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SA53 TOS

2012 Chevrolet Orlando

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,966 mi
Last recorded106,966 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Orlando59,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 TOS
MakeChevrolet
ModelOrlando
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 106,966 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2026 106,964 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 98,456 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 90,680 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jan 2023 83,261 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2022 75,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks under engine

Fail 8 Jan 2022 75,922 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks under engine

Pass 13 Jan 2021 71,498 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted advise to fix it (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump and surrounding is covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 65,699 miles

oil leaks under engine

Fail 3 Jan 2020 65,698 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leaks under engine

Pass 5 Jan 2019 55,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 55,826 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 47,405 miles

Conditions wet at time of test

Fail 4 Jan 2018 47,405 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Conditions wet at time of test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 38,647 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Both rear tyres have cracks on outer wall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Under covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2016 30,968 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

engine oil leak

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 9 Jan 2015 23,423 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Orlando?

Based on 77,786 MOT tests across 5,698 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
7,099
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
5,698
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 1,069
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,059
Registration plate lamp not working 892
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 889
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 805
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SA53 TOS is a 2012 Chevrolet Orlando in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Chevrolet Orlando models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 59,880 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Orlando fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 1,069 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA53 TOS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Orlando typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Chevrolet Orlando is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SA53 TOS is a 2012 Chevrolet Orlando, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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